Senior Quantity Surveyor

AndersElite; Morley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AndersElite is recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Leeds-based commercial team. You will lead the commercial delivery across multiple projects, collaborating with clients, operational teams and the supply chain to manage costs and ensure financial performance.

The role requires strong experience in the construction industry, with expertise in contract management (JCT/NEC), procurement, and cost control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong experience within the construction industry.
• Experience managing the commercial side of multiple projects.
• Good knowledge of subcontract and main contract management.
• Experience working with JCT, NEC or equivalent contracts.
• Strong procurement, valuation, forecasting and cost-control experience.
• Good negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide commercial guidance to project and site teams.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors from tender to completion.
• Manage valuations, payments and subcontract accounts.
• Prepare and submit valuations and monitor financial performance.
• Manage variations, change and contractual requirements.
• Tendering and negotiating packages and contracts.
• Prepare commercial reports and present financial information to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Support the preparation and management of contract documentation.
• Monitor project performance and identify cost risks.
• Support and develop junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Cost control

Valuation

Forecasting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

A leading construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Leeds.

This is an opportunity to take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple construction projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and the supply chain from pre-construction through to completion.

The Role

You will be responsible for the commercial delivery of multiple projects, including:

• Managing project costs, budgets and financial forecasts
• Supporting project and site teams with commercial guidance
• Procurement and management of subcontractors from tender through to completion
• Managing valuations, payments and subcontract accounts
• Preparing and submitting valuations and monitoring financial performance
• Managing variations, change and contractual requirements
• Tendering and negotiating packages and contracts
• Preparing commercial reports and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and clients
• Supporting the preparation and management of contract documentation
• Monitoring project performance and identifying potential cost risks
• Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong experience within the construction industry
• Experience managing the commercial side of multiple projects
• Good knowledge of subcontract and main contract management
• Experience working with JCT, NEC or equivalent contracts
• Strong procurement, valuation, forecasting and cost-control experience
• Good negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with clients, contractors and internal teams
• HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Valid UK driving licence
• Valid CSCS card

Location: Leeds

Type: Permanent

This is a good opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of larger and more complex projects while continuing to develop within a growing construction business.